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•••Chapter NineALEXThe wind blew on my hair and I squint my eyes for I don't want dust getting in it. I pulled out my handkerchief and tied it around my neck. Caiden looked at me and laugh. "Why are you laughing?!" I asked while looking at him incredulously."It's just, you look like a cowboy, with the wind effect, the handkie and your hair…" he said between fits of laughter. Well, I just brush him off and look at the sceneries as we passed by.My feet were sore because of standing too long in the back of this jeep. In the corner of my eyes, I could see Caiden leaning in the back of the jeep, probably dozing off.The reason why the two of us was here is because we picked the two short sticks and all I know is that it is planned.I wonder where we are going, Brighton beach was not far from here but we are travelling for about an hour already. The jeep stopped in front of a regular beach house which was designed with a very homey feeling. I jumped off and got my duffel bag. I traile
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•••Chapter TenALEX "Dwayne, help me. Help!" I keep on asking for help but it seems that no one can hear me and everything went black.A hand snatched my arm from the water and carried me. I knew that he was the one who saved me because my body knew that it's him. I can feel the sand beneath me he put me down on the shore.I tried to cough the water out but my body is stubborn to do so. I can hear him barking orders around while he called for our parents."Alex, I'm here come on wake up, open your eyes little star, open it."I was about to open it when I was suddenly blinded by the bright light.•••I can feel the lips that were on top of mine and so I open my eyes in a hurry. My vision was a little bit blurry and I needed to blink rapidly for my eyes to adjust. I saw a face, that very familiar face and hugged him."Dwayne, I knew that you'll come back." I sighed and cried on his shoulders"Sweet cheeks, how many times do I have to say that I'm not Dwayne?" well, that snap me out of
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•••Chapter ElevenALEXI opened my eyes to see a smirking Caiden looking down at me. I look around me, looking for Jacob and Nate but they aren't here. The devil’s face made my hands itch and I didn't think twice to slap that smirk off his face. "Hmm, is that the proper way to thank me?" he raise a delicate eyebrow as he look at me."You're the reason why I fell!" I rolled my eyes, wriggling on his arms."Yeah, I know. I know that you really did fall for me." he smirk."Urgh!" I wriggled more until he sat down unto a chair with me on his lap. I look at him ridiculously as he suddenly rise a spoonful of froot loops on my mouth." Eat, dolcezza" Before I protest, he shoved the spoon on my mouth and scooped another one for him.I didn't have time to say anything for he kept on shoving spoon after spoon. We finished it together, him smirking at me and me wriggling, trying to find escape from this iron-like grip.He stood up and carried me to our room. I watched him open the door with me
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•••Chapter TwelveCAIDEN"Hey sweet cheeks, I need you to get up now or else, you don't want what I'll do to you" With that I sat up and that made our foreheads bang together. "You really are a hard headed" he muttered under his breath but I still heard it loud and clear.I stood up and look around. We're not on a yacht anymore and not in the beach house also. He stood up and tugged at my hand. We entered another sliding door and there in front of me I saw a plane."Hey, are we on an airport?" I asked him."Hello? Didn’t you notice it we're in front of a plane now.""But how?""I carried you from the yacht to my car and to here and you didn't show any sign that you'll wake up. You sleep like a bear and so I decided to just take you myself without even bothering to ask some help from the guys, for I know they are tired""Why? Why do we need to board the plane now?""Too much questions. I don't wanna hear anything from you, just go up there and I'm going to explain to you when we lande
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•••Chapter ThirteenALEXThree weeks passed by quickly and I can't believe it that summer was about to end. It sucks to think that I'm already going to college after two weeks.Me and Caiden are now officially couples. I really like him when he was being romantic. He was a bitter sweet guy, most of the time he was in his 'mini office' doing his own business. He's so workaholic. He's focused at it like it was a routine rather than a job he was required to do. He was busy and I understand it. Most of the time, I was with Lilia in the kitchen. She taught me how to bake and cook Italian food. Every afternoon, me and Cade go around the town riding our bikes. We enjoyed each other’s presence and it help us to relax.As we returned, dinner was prepared and all of us will have our dinner with Lilia and Mike, Caiden's PA. We will help on the dishes and after that watch a movie together.We sleep together but on our own side of the bed. We are always conscious of our position but as soon as
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•••Chapter FourteenALEXIt's my first day of college. I was brought to school by Lisa. I'm not that happy for the last two week sbecause I didn't get to see Caiden. He rarely called, scratch that, he never called until now.I'm pretty sad because of his lack of attention to me. I know his busy but still, I miss him. I don't want to accept it at first but as the minutes passed by, the feeling of being alone scared me. I remembered our summer vacation of which we spent together quarrelling, snapping at each other. We can't even stay in the same room together but as the time passed, we realize that we aren't complete without each other's presence.It's stupid when I think of all those fights we had because of those little things. I might think I've gone crazy if I saw myself what I've been doing now. Thinking about him, the devil who made me cry, which was the one who also healed me, comfort me and is the one who made me forget about Dwayne, was just unexplainable.He was my worst ene
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•••Chapter FifteenALEXI opened my door in a hurry, afraid that it was Lisa. It's Sunday after all and she needed to check up on me before week days rolls in. I look at the shadows and was yank outside."Who are you?" I look at the man and was terrified by his appearance. He has bloodshot eyes, scarred forehead and the rest of his face was covered in a black piece of cloth hiding his full identity. He also wore a black coat and a hat. “Are you from a Halloween party?" I controlled the giggle that almost escapes from my lips. He smirked at me and pointed a knife on my neck.“C'mon bitch, I don't have all day to listen to you" He grabbed my wrist and yank me farther."What are you doing? Someone HELP M-" He dragged me off to the road and cover my mouth with his large hands."Hmm, hmmph!mmht!" There was a cloth pressed on my nostrils that made me calm it also stops me from clawing the face of this stupid person who was now kidnapping me."Hold on, girl. Boss told us that He really wan
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Chapter SixteenANDRE"Bye Dave, see you tomorrow""Mate, just ring me if you need something, okay?" Dave grinned at me as I headed to my car.“I’ll put that on mind" The both of us laughed as he headed in the store beside ours.“‘You sure won't ride with me?" I ask, turning back at the old man who is already making his way up the stairs.“No Andre, my son will fetch me here."“Okay then. Just stay safe, okay?" he wave his hands and I wave at him before staring the engine.What a day. The restaurant I was working at was doing great. It's not necessary for me to work actually but I'm bored staring at my walls.I turned on the radio and listen to it. My head was bobbing with the beat when I saw a silhouette of a body on the side of the road.I slowed down and stepped out. Taking cautious steps unto it, just to make sure that there's no danger, I squinted my eyes and crouched down. Hmm, it's a girl and she's bleeding. I rolled the girl and gasped.It's her, it's LEX!"Lex! Lex, open your
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•••EPILOGUEALEXI look down at the chicken I prepared. I just followed the stuffs that was in the cookbook and sigh when the outcome wasn't like it was on the picture. I slapped my hand on the book and it fell down on the floor. I did not dare to pick it up for I'm so annoyed right now.It's been almost a year after that very mind blowing prank--and surprise at the same time--Cade and Caine with the guys, have given me. It really surprises me when the guys told me that it was their entire plan including that of Cade and Caine fighting. Caiden thought it was all true but by the time he went to the airport, the twins followed him and told him about all this.I cannot forget those memories we've had back on that island. The way we walk around the streets of London, have gone to the city of love and the ancient architectures at Italy, it's all perfect. I would like to repeat that all over again."Hey, sweet cheeks" Someone kissed me from behind and I turn around to see no other than Ca
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Chapter Thirty- SixALEXI wanted to ask him for answers. Different questions swarm my mind like annoying flies as we drove away to the outskirts of the city. We entered a familiar road and my familiar hometown of Manhattan.I look at him and mumbled, 'why' against the masking tape on my mouth but he just smiled at me as he drove down. He paused for another second again as he covered my eyes. We continue our slow pace down the road and finally stopped.Hands gathered me on their warmth as spring was about to bloom. I can hear people whispering and I was curious as hell, trying to pry the blindfold but I couldn’t. I was trying to hear their conversation but someone put a wireless earphone on my ear. ‘Blurred lines’ blared and I almost cringe in discomfort, except I feel like my body was swaying with the beat.'Where am I?' I tried to pull my arms just so I can remove the blindfold, earphones, masking tape and their hands but their grip is strong. The hands lead me into a room--I don't
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Chapter Thirty- FiveALEXI sat there, trying to wrap my head around on what had just happen. I thought everything would go smoothly, that nothing in my past will bother me anymore.My exhibit has gone well, actually all of my paintings were sold out, the boys visit wasn't expected but I'm happy to have them. The one I do not expect is my encounter with Caiden. He has change, physically. His boy looks matured into that a man. His tousled brown hair was cropped short. His blue eyes were the same but it shone darkly every time his gaze transferred to me.His presence surprises me. Though as the exhibit finally finishes and we were only the people in the room, I remain there, standing, looking at him. He was also looking at me, a million words threatening to spill out of him but he was so proud to say it to me. I stood there, heart on my throat as I let my feelings rule me, “I’ve missed you. Where have you been? I am so worried that I—““You’ve missed me?” His confusion and unbelief win
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Chapter Thirty-FourCAIDEN3 years after"Signor,""Signor?"."Signor!" I was startled out of my trance by no other than Lilia."S-si?” I look at her questioningly and watch her pass the phone, "It's Signor Jake. He’s been meaning to talk to you, signor" She walks off hiding her smile to herself.I glared at the phone and answered it, "Hey bro," he giggled like a school girl and I can imagine my own eyes bulging out of their socket.Hmmm… there's something weird going on here. I've never heard him sound so ridiculous like he is right now. I look up to see Lilia looking at me behind the cupboards.I shook my head and made my way out to the patio. I listen to Jake babbling about me not spending time with them and so on. I never bothered to speak and interrupt. I just lay down here, relaxing on the wooden benches as the wind blew. The wide vineyard I have acquired 2 years ago was now fully operational. In a few months time, I could easily create a new concoction. I waited for my chance
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Chapter Thirty ThreeCAINEI was driving past the speed limit but I couldn't care less. I just wanted to see her. I look at my brother to see him asleep with his right hand nursing his left arm. A bruise was slowly developing on his right cheek and blood was gushing out of his busted lip.Well, he deserves that for what he has done to Alex.We reach the hospital and I quickly asked the nurse on what room she is currently situated in. She gave me the number of the room and I quickly rush towards the elevator, not waiting for my brother to catch up.I guess his lucky stars are with him for he was fast enough to board inside the elevator, quite unbelievable for he has a broken knee. We reached the fifth floor and the door of the elevator slide open. nThe nurses are curiously giving me a look as they gaze at me and my twin. One of them even asked him if he was okay but he just pushed them off and limped faster.He really is my brother...I arrived at the farther side of the wing only to b
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Chapter Thirty TwoCAINEI stared down at my shattered phone on the floor all because of my twin brother.That ignorant piece of shiz got them on an accident. Now Alex was on the hospital. One of the nurses informed me that Alex was in a critical condition. Dang it. I should have accompanied her. Nothing like these would have happened if I go with her. Shit.I have a flight due two hours later this afternoon. I was trying to call my twin but he's nowhere to be found. Absolutely nowhere. That piece of shit would really get it if I get a hold of him.As I pick up my other phone, a letter fell down from the table. I picked it up to see the contract. The contract we made back when we were eight years old. The one that made me yearned for her.The one that made me crazy over her that I have tried to go back even though I know that it is risky.As I hold the paper on one hand, the memory flashes itself on my mind and I found myself going back unto that momentFlashback'Dwayne, I miss you'
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Chapter Thirty OneALEXI arrived at the airport at exactly two in the morning. I asked Caine if he could track his twin and here I am entering a bar. There's smoke everywhere, bodies swaying with the music and couples grinding at each other.I spotted them in the far end corner of the room, that familiar bronze haired Adonis with a blonde bimbo on his lap. I stared at the two of them making out.Oh, how could they do this to me? How could he do this to me?I push my way through the crowd and put my hand in front of his face. He looked up at me and I can see his eyes turn into a darker shade of blue. The emotion reflected unto them were anger, longing and something I can't decipher. Was it, betrayal?Our little trance was broken when I was pulled back by no other than Tiffany. She slapped me and that made me snap. I pulled her hair and punched her. I slapped her face, while she clawed on my skin. Every inch of my skin was burning but I won't stop."Raaaa!" I screamed while launching a
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Chapter ThirtyCAIDENI stared at Alex and to that unfamiliar man. I figured that it was him, it was Dwayne. They look so peaceful and so happy with each other. I watch as the man put his arms on her back and began speaking. I couldn’t hear much so I went closer to them. “—was the main reason of their fight. I am the reason why we can’t be a happy family. I am their burden.” I listen more, intrigued. What does he mean of being a burden? What story is he trying to engrave on Alex’s mind.“—visit to the hospital came after…Mom was crying so hard, begging him not to do it. As a seven year old, I just watch them with curious eyes. Dad took me—He talked to people I do not really know. Then, the result was revealed. I was shocked—I was not his son.” What? Shizballs this is crazy. This man is really crazy.I inch closer so I could hear him clearer, “He became distant after that. He rarely comes home which made my mom cry all the time. Then suddenly, all of that changed” I couldn’t help it.
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Chapter Twenty NineCAINEIt was hard to claw my way back from the past, but it’s harder to talk about the present especially when it is very much connected to the past. I took a deep breath before I continued, my eyes still focused on her.“Do you remember that day at the park when I was crying because dad left?” Alex nodded her head, eagerly listening. “It all started then… when I was crying at the park and you saw me struggling, trying to catch up with my father who is blowing off steam by escaping his problems, specifically me.” I feel my Adam’s apple bobbed as I gulped. “I was the main reason of their fight. I am the reason why we can’t be a happy family. I am their burden.”And so I’m drifting back to the past as I retold her about everything.“The visit to the hospital came after a week long without my dad. Mom was crying so hard, begging him not to do it. As a seven year old, I just watch them with curious eyes. Dad took me to the hospital without caring at all about my mom. H
